Pastrami is one of those deli meats people order often but rarely stop to think about. It looks simple behind the glass: dark, peppery edges and thin, tender slices piled high.
Frank's Pastrami takes the guesswork out of it. Each 1 lb package arrives thin-sliced and crusted with coarse ground pepper, and it's a fully cooked product, so there's no prep or cooking required before it hits the plate. This guide explains what pastrami is, how it comes together, and the best ways to serve it at home.
What Is Pastrami?
Pastrami is a seasoned beef deli meat known for its peppery crust and thin slices. Unlike a steak or roast that you cook from raw, pastrami is finished before you buy it, which is why it's a staple of deli counters and sandwich shops rather than the grill.
Frank's version keeps the focus on two things: seasoning and slicing. It's crusted with coarse ground pepper, which gives every slice a bold, savory edge, and it's sliced thin so it layers easily. Frank's describes the flavor and quality in these 1 lb packages as unbeatable, and each package is priced at $25.36.
Because it's fully cooked, pastrami works cold straight from the package or gently warmed, depending on what you're making.
How Pastrami Is Made
Traditionally, pastrami begins with a cut of beef that's cured, coated in a pepper-forward seasoning crust, then cooked slowly until tender. The peppery crust is the signature step and the reason pastrami tastes different from plain roast beef, even when both start with quality beef.
Frank's pastrami arrives ready to eat, with that work already done: coarse ground pepper on the outside, thin slices inside the package, and a fully cooked product label. What Frank's does specify is the standard behind the beef itself: all of its beef is sourced directly from local ranches in Wyoming, and it's born, raised, and processed in the state. Frank's processes its own cattle at its facility in Hudson, Wyoming, where the beef is dry-aged for a minimum of 14 days to develop flavor before the butchers carve into it.
That combination, Wyoming-raised beef plus a minimum 14-day dry age, is the foundation under every product Frank's sells, from steaks to deli items.
If you'd rather run a low-and-slow beef project yourself, Frank's carries a Beef Brisket Flat built for exactly that. It's a 5 to 7 lb cut meant for the smoker, and Frank's suggests lathering it with your favorite mustard, coating it with seasoning, and letting it go nice and slow. For a full walkthrough, Frank's has a dedicated step-by-step brisket guide that covers the process start to finish.
The Best Ways to Serve Pastrami
Build a Reuben - This is Frank's own recommendation for this product: make the best Reuben of your life with it. The thin slices layer neatly, and because the pastrami is already cooked, all you're really doing is warming and assembling.
Keep it simple in a sandwich - Thin slicing is what makes pastrami so easy to work with. Pile it onto bread, add whatever condiments you like, and you have lunch in a couple of minutes with no cooking involved.
Serve it cold on a board - Since it's a fully cooked product, pastrami can go straight from the package onto a snack board. It sits well beside the ready-to-eat items in Frank's Cooked-Ready to Eat collection, such as summer sausage, snack sticks, beef jerky, and kielbasa.
Warm it briefly for a hot sandwich - A short warm-up softens the slices and makes the peppery seasoning more aromatic, which is a small step that pays off in a hot pastrami sandwich.
Use it as a fast weeknight protein - On nights when cooking isn't happening, a 1 lb package of pastrami covers several sandwiches or plates with zero cook time, which makes it a practical thing to keep on hand.
Pastrami and Frank's Other Cured Beef Options
Pastrami isn't the only cured beef product at Frank's. If you like the idea of beef in a role usually filled by pork, Beef Bacon (Cured &Smoked Beef Plate) is a cured and smoked beef plate sold in 1 lb packages. Frank's recommends cooking it in a skillet or the oven, and even suggests wrapping it around a burger on the smoker for extra flavor and crispness.
Between pastrami for sandwiches and beef bacon for breakfast, both put Wyoming beef on the table without a long cook time.
What Makes Frank's Pastrami Different
Frank's is a retail butcher shop offering a wide variety of beef and pork cuts, pre-cooked products, seasonings, and more. The staff can point customers toward the right product for whatever they're cooking, and the shop's stated approach is exceptional quality at a realistic price.
For pastrami specifically, that translates into three things worth knowing: it's built on beef born, raised, and processed in Wyoming; it's crusted with coarse ground pepper and thin sliced for sandwiches; and it's fully cooked, so it's ready when you are.
Where to Buy Frank's Pastrami
Pastrami can be ordered online, and pickup is available at the Hudson location, with orders usually ready in 2 to 4 days. Frank's also offers free shipping on orders of $170 or more, which is worth keeping in mind if you're combining deli items with steaks or a larger order.
Frank's also welcomes in-person shopping at its retail locations, with a butcher shop in Casper at 2024 CY Ave and one in Hudson at 9049 HWY 789, where you'll find beef and pork cuts, pre-cooked products, and seasonings. The Hudson site is also where Frank's processing facility is based.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frank's pastrami fully cooked?
Yes. Frank's lists it as a fully cooked product, so it can be eaten cold from the package or warmed before serving.
How is Frank's pastrami seasoned?
It's crusted with coarse ground pepper and thin sliced, which gives it a bold, peppery flavor in every slice.
What size are the packages?
Frank's pastrami comes in 1 lb packages, priced at $25.36.
What's the best way to serve pastrami?
Frank's recommends using it to make a Reuben. It also works well in simple sandwiches, warmed for a hot sandwich, or served cold on a snack board.
How can I order Frank's pastrami?
It can be ordered online, with pickup available at the Hudson location and orders usually ready in 2 to 4 days.
Does Frank's sell other ready-to-eat beef products?
Yes. The Cooked-Ready to Eat collection includes items like summer sausage, snack sticks, beef jerky, and kielbasa.
From Package to Plate
Pastrami earns its place at the deli counter by doing a lot with very little effort on your end. The seasoning work is already finished, the slices are thin and ready to layer, and the coarse pepper crust supplies most of the flavor before you add a single condiment.
Whether it becomes a Reuben, a quick lunch sandwich, or part of a cold board, Frank's pastrami is a straightforward way to put Wyoming beef on the table in minutes. For steaks, roasts, and deli staples cut from the same Wyoming-raised beef, browse Frank's full beef collection.